abridgments
The word “abridgments” has 3 syllables: a-bridg-ments
It's pronounced as /əˈbrɪdʒ.mənts/
What is synonym and antonym for abridgments?
In the thesaurus, “abridgments” has 24 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abridgments along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abridgments
- abbreviations
- abstracts
- bowdlerizations
- briefs
- capsules
- condensations
- digests
- outlines
- overviews
- recapitulations
- recaps
- resumes
- reviews
- sketches
- summaries
- summarizations
- summations
- sums
- surveys
- syllabi
- syllabuses
- synopses
- tabloids
- wrap-ups
Antonyms for abridgments
- amplifications
- elaborations
- enlargements
- expansions
Meanings of abridgments
- noun
- The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation.
- The state of being abridged or lessened.
- An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.
- That which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly.
- Any of various brief statements of case law made before modern reporting of legal cases.
- The leaving out of certain portions of a plaintiff's demand, the writ still holding good for the remainder.
Example Sentences
- Abridgments of lengthy novels are often preferred for classroom study.
- The encyclopedia provides helpful abridgments of complex historical periods.
- His speech featured numerous abridgments to keep the audience engaged.
- The publisher released several abridgments of Shakespeare's plays for young readers.
- Abridgments of legal documents can make complex laws more understandable for the general public.
On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abridgments, such as: abbreviations, abstracts, amplifications, bowdlerizations, briefs, capsules, condensations.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- syllabi
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- synopses
- wrap-ups